Margaret Masters deed of gift for three enslaved people

Collection — Multiple Collection Box: [35025042618799], Folder: 1

Identifier: Coll 899

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a single deed of gift for three enslaved people named Rachel, Bess, and Doll and the estate of Margaret Masters, written on November 16, 1776 in Frederick County, Maryland. The recipients named in the deed are son-in-law John Chappell and daughter Verlinda Chappell.

Dates

November 16, 1776

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

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Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Extent

0.1 linear feet (1 container) : 1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Deed of gift for three enslaved people named Rachel, Bess, and Doll and the estate of Margaret Masters, written on November 16, 1776 in Frederick County, Maryland.

Subjects

Deeds Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Slave trade -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Slavery Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings